ISSN: 0029-7739 $ 1.00 per copy THE BSERVER OOfficial Newspaper of the Catholic Diocese of Rockford Volume 83 | No. 30 http://observer.rockforddiocese.org FRIDAY JULY 13, 2018 Camp and Cloister Girls and young women attending St. Therese Camp make a trip to the Poor Clares Corpus Christi Monastery for Mass with David Malloy and a visit with the cloistered nuns in the Rockford Diocese.

By Amanda Hudson News Editor ROCKFORD—The annual St. Therese Camp brought 57 campers of all ages together with 15 religious sis- ters and four postulants the last week in June. Bishop David Malloy joined the campers and women religious for Mass on June 26 at the Poor Clare nuns’ Cor- pus Christi Monastery Chapel. “Thank you for coming, and I mean that sincerely,” the bishop said to the One of the youngest of the Poor Clares women, noting that participating in the speaks through a grill with girls attending vocations camp “takes courage and it this year’s St. Therese vocations camp. takes self-discipline.” It is also, he add- ed, “a good use of time.” To illustrate that potential for good,

Bishop Malloy recalled the benefits he (Observer photos/Amanda Hudson) gained when as a youth his mother in- Bishop David Malloy, assisted by seminarian Aaron Downing, offers Mass for the St. sisted he take typing classes for a couple Therese Camp at the Poor Clares Corpus Christi Monastery Chapel on June 26. of summers. Noting that “the amount of typing I of laughter. Jesus helps us and is with for you and for me in His whole plan for have done in my life (and) how much us as a friend in the (difficult) moments. this world.” that saved me and helped contribute to That’s when the friendship becomes For those who feel called to be a re- what I do,” the bishop said moments like most valid ... . “ ligious sister, there are numerous reli- the ones at the camp build the “founda- Bishop Malloy spoke also about the gious orders doing a variety of works, tion of your life, but you won’t know concept of vocation as something that he said, adding, “There are so many (the results) today. Being here at a mo- begins with a question: “What will you possibilities, (and) the more we find ment at camp like this could very well do with your life?” where He wants us to be, that’s where be what God is going to do (to develop “God gives (a vocation) to each one we’re going to be happy.” a) foundation for you. of you, to each one of us,” he said. “In Instead of asking the usual “What do “It is a camp about faith, and it’s a His mind and His vision, He has a place you want to be when you get older?” camp about our Catholic faith. That question, he said the real question is: means that it is ultimately a camp about What does God want you to be? friendship with Jesus Christ.” t is a camp about faith, “That’s how we should approach it, He spoke to the young women about and it’s a camp about for joy, for happiness,” he said. the great importance of that particular ‘I “You might come to hear God is call- friendship, which is “not just that awe our Catholic faith. That ing you to marriage, to raise a family,” and reverence,” and asked, “Do you talk he said, encouraging them to then be to him as a friend ... Do you talk with means that it is ultimately open to having children. Jesus as a friend, one on one, in your Regarding a call to be an unmarried heart? a camp about friendship lay person he said, “God is in that as- “The thing about friendship with Je- with Jesus Christ.’ pect of life as well.” A member of the Sisters of St. Francis of sus Christ, like our good friendships Whatever the call, the path to heav- the Martyr St. George prays the rosary be- in this world — they’re not just for the — Bishop David Malloy en is narrow, Bishop Malloy said, fore Mass at Corpus Christi Chapel. good times, not just for those moments Continued on page 3

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Bishop Malloy ...... 2 Deacon Mulcahey Headliners...... 3 Receives Quilt of Valor Diocesan...... 4-5 Parish women create quilt to Forever Family ...... 6-7 recognize service. page 4 Around the Diocese ...... 8-9 Nation/World ...... 10-11 Friends Bid Farewell Our Catholic View ...... 12-13 To Sister Judy Nickels Teaching God’s Little Lambs For the Record ...... 14 Gathering honors her 30 years Carolyn Kohlhaas leads CGS training. Media/Arts...... 15-16 at St. Charles parish. page 5 Forever Family, pages 6-7 2 | FRIDAY JULY 13, 2018 | The Observer A Re ection on Humanae Vitae On July 25 this year, the Catholic and generation throughout anniversary of the landmark The Observer (ISSN 0029- 7739), is published weekly, Church marks the 50th anniversary of history. encyclical Humanae Vitae issued Blessed Pope Paul VI’s encyclical letter except fi ve times a year by Instead, we witness a lack by Pope Paul VI in 1968. the on the regulation of birth, Humanae Diocese of Rockford, of commitment, as evidenced This encyclical articulates 555 Colman Center Dr., P.O. Vitae. This column is the rst of a two- by the prevalence of long-term the beauty of God’s plan for Box 7044, Rockford, IL 61125 part re ection by Bishop David Malloy casual relationships, unmarried Phone: 815/399-4300; Fax on that encyclical. marriage and life-giving love, cohabitation, and a high divorce and specifi cally addresses the use 815/399-6225. 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Susan Sabrowski, Keith Ludolph sexual revolution of the 1960s faith in the midst of the storms That self-giving without and ’70s have also taken their in this world is not new to us or holding back is essential to Accounting: Jill Bonk toll on several generations. The to the Church. Jesus tells His understanding how we are called Advertising and Marketing: result has been a distortion of followers that some of these to make a gift of ourselves in Kevin McCarthy marriage, even with regard to our understanding of men and moments are inevitable. Production and Web women, made in the image and But He also tells us not to lose sexuality. Administrator: Gary Haughton This unique love between a likeness of God, and of our heart. “Do not let your hearts be Contributing Writers: Father husband and a wife is a calling, sexuality. troubled. You have faith in God; Kenneth Wasilewski, Father This has had tremendous have faith also in me,” He tells and God has a bigger purpose in Keith Romke, Keith Ludolph, impacts on relationships and us in the Gospel of John. His mind than what the world seems Lynne Conner, Tony Carton, society’s understanding of presence and guidance is with us to recognize. He has a mission for Pat Szpekowski, Margarita marriage. Many today draw back for all the ages. every married couple, a mission Mendoza, Louise Brass, Patrick from the personal and social basis These refl ections on the family that is both earthly and eternal. Winn for the commitment to spouse and have a special importance this Next week, Bishop Malloy re ects on Publication Dates: Weekly children which has characterized year. the two essential purposes of Huma- except that in 2018 there will be the family in nearly every culture This month, we mark the 50th nae Vitae. no issues on Jan. 5, March 30, June 29, Aug. 31, Nov. 30 and Dec. 28. News Deadlines: Usually, 10 Why Did God Give Us ‘Ten Words’? days before publication date. Ad Deadlines: Usually, 10 days before publication date. From the General Audience, St. Peter’s Square, commandments,” but “these instead, is the essential medium June 20 words.” Jewish tradition will Offi cial information on the poli- of relationship as a dialogue. cies, activities, and positions always call the Decalogue “the In the Bible the God the Father creates by of the Diocese of Rockford is Commandments do not exist Ten Words.” And this is exactly means of His Word, and His Son released only in the pages of what the term “decalogue” The Observer, or in state- for themselves but are part of a is the Word made fl esh. ments from the Diocesan (CNS photo/C. Peri via Reuters) Peri photo/C. (CNS means. rapport, a relationship. Love is nourished by words, Offi ce of Communications and BY POPE The Lord Jesus did not come Yet they have the form of and likewise education or Publications. FR ANCIS laws; they are objectively to abolish the law but to fulfi ll cooperation. Two people who do The Observer uses recycled commandments. it. And there is that relationship, not love each other are unable to paper and is recyclable. Why, then, does the sacred s there a the covenant between God and communicate. Our Mission is the mission author use, precisely here, of the Church itself — to di erence His people. When someone speaks to I At the beginning of chapter 20 the term “ten words”? Why? spread the Gospel through our heart, our loneliness is contemporary means of between a of the Book of Exodus we read Why does he not say “ten over. It receives a word. There communications. command — and this is important—: “God commandments”? is communication, and the and a word? spoke all these words” (v. 1). Is there a diff erence between a Member of: It seems to be an introduction command and a word? commandments are God’s words: like any other, but nothing in A command is a God communicates through the Bible is banal. The text communication that does not these ten Words, and he awaits does not say: “God spoke these require dialogue. A word, our response. Headliners The Observer | FRIDAY JULY 13, 2018 | 3 DPC Has Three

Openings A visiting DIOCESE—Three openings sister and a exist on the Diocesan Pastoral St. Therese Council (DPC), one each for a camper relax lay representative from the Au- on a bench on rora, Freeport, and Rockford the grounds of deaneries. the Poor Clares Corpus Christi Prospective members may Monastery nominate themselves for three- in Rockford. year terms that begin with the A field trip Sept. 8, 2018 meeting. to visit the The council addresses mat- cloistered nuns ters of pastoral concern that is part of the Bishop David Malloy raises. He annual camp. may also invite the council to (Observer photos/Amanda Hudson) raise other matters of pastoral concern. Representatives must be prac- Camp and Cloister ticing Catholics in good stand- ing in the Church who have From page 1 evening bonfire rounded out Two other vocations camps, school and college-aged men, shown commitment in a parish. paraphrasing Jesus’ remarks in this year’s St. Therese Camp. for younger boys and high are scheduled this month. He or she should possess Matthew 7:13. good judgment, be comfortable “But that’s why it’s so good in a group setting, and be able you are here,” he added. “That’s to appreciate the wide spec- why it is so courageous for you trum of ministries and services to come (and) why it’s impor- the diocese provides. tant to have that discipline. Each representative will “That door is worth getting serve a three-year term, begin- through ... Christ is giving you ning with the Sept. 8 meeting. every bit of help that you’ll This term may be renewed need with your vocation to fit once. through that (narrow) door” Four DPC meetings are held and reach the Father’s house. each year at the Diocesan Ad- In addition to talking af- ministration Center in Rock- ter Mass with Bishop Malloy, ford from 9 a.m. to noon. campers visited with the Poor Prospective members may Clare nuns and watched a vid- nominate themselves by con- eo about their lives that morn- tacting the dean of their dean- ing. ery. (See page 14) Talks from the sisters, one- Nominations must be made on-one and group visits, skits, in writing and sent by July games, free time, prayer time, 23 to Kevin Fuss, Office an opportunity for confession Continued on page 14 and adoration, and a Tuesday Bishop David Malloy talks informally with participants in this year’s St. Therese Camp on June 26. First ‘Toast the Town’ to Your Opportunity to Advertise Be Aug. 25 in Freeport th FREEPORT—The inaugural “Toast of the Town,” a fundraiser in the 2018-19 organized by The Legacy Foundation for Aquin Catholic Schools, Reserve will be Aug. 25. It will be held in the Grand River Hall on the sixth floor of the Rawleigh Building, 101 S. Liberty Ave., here. Diocesan Directory! The evening of drinks, dining, laughs and live and silent auc- July 30 tion begins at 5 p.m. with a cocktail hour, followed by dinner at your ad space 6 p.m. A drink ticket is included with each admission. The silent by The Official Directory for the auction will start when the doors open and close after dinner. Diocese of Rockford At 7 p.m., comedian Damian Harrell, a member of Aquin Cen- tral Catholic Junior/Senior High School class of 1999, will take the stage. Live auction bidding starts at 8 p.m. with unique items, event packages and “drink trays.” of Advertise your products & services Info: https://thelegacyfoundation.net/buy-your-ticket/. Diocese Rockford in the publication that churches,

Bishop Malloy’s of Father John Evans as Pastor, schools, business managers, priests Public Schedule St. Thomas the Apostle Church RICHMOND — July 21, 5 LISLE — July 14, 5 p.m., and other decision makers p.m., Parish Visit and Mass, St. Directory Mass and Dinner Banquet for See contents on page 4 Joseph Church Official the Illinois State Council of 2018-19 throughout the diocese rely on. the Knights of Columbus, St. ROCKFORD — July 22, 7:30 Procopius Abbey, Benedictine a.m., Sunday Mass, Cathedral of University St. Peter ROCKFORD — July 15, 7:30 ROCKFORD — July 22, Contact: Kevin McCarthy a.m., Sunday Mass, Cathedral of 10:30 a.m., Mass for the 165th St. Peter Anniversary of the Foundation 815.399.4300, ext. 385 CRYSTAL LAKE — July 16, of St. James Church, at St. James [email protected] 5:30 p.m., Mass and Installation Church 4 | FRIDAY JULY 13, 2018 | The Observer D iocesan Deacon Mulcahey Receives Quilt of Valor

By Sharon Boehlefeld Features Editor sought the Lord, and he answered DURAND—Deacon Rich- ‘I ard “Dick” Mulcahey was me, delivered me from honored with a Quilt of Valor made by women of St. Mary/St. all my fears.’ Patrick Parish of Durand/Irish — Ps 34:5 Grove on June 30. The project came together quickly, according to Terry Po- Cravens, though, first heard lizzi Cravens, coordinator of about it a day or two after her religious education for the par- talk with Deacon Mulcahey. ish. “I received an email about The idea to make a quilt for the Quilts of Valor organiza- Deacon Mulcahey came to her tion, and St. Anne’s (Council after a conversation with him of Catholic Women) just hap- after Mass one Sunday. She pened to be holding a quilt said he seemed disappointed day in the church hall,” Craven with his doctor’s orders to cut said. “I walked over and asked back on activities he likes, such them about the parish making a as visiting other parishioners. Quilt of Valor for Dick.” “I know how appreciative my The response was enthusias- family was when he was there tic. Several women met at the (Observer photo/Peggy O’Hagan) for my father when (my father) church to cut pieces and as- Bonnie Vanderohe (left) adjusts the Quilt of Valor while Fran Waller points out signatures to Deacon Rich- wasn’t doing well,” Cravens semble “square kits” to give to ard “Dick” Mulcahey. The presentation followed 4:30 p.m. Mass on June 30 at St. Mary in Durand. Several said. “The visits from Dick parish quilters. women of the parish worked on the quilt project. made his day.” By the time St. Anne’s CCW She went on to tell Deacon held its spring banquet on May before the presentation on June love, caring, and gratitude flow Karl Ganss, former pastors, Mulcahey that “he was Jesus 16, the packages were ready 30. from our hearts, through our and Deacon Steve Pulkrabek, for others and now it’s time for and members at the banquet The parish women enlisted hands, into the quilts we make. who also serves the parish. him to let other people be Jesus were asked to make a block for the deacon’s wife, Anna Mae All of us, Other squares recognized to him.” the quilt. Mulcahey, to make sure her as quilters, his service to: Shortly after their chat, she When the individual squares husband made it to the 4:30 want you to n St. Vincent de Paul Soci- learned about Quilts of Valor. came back, another parishio- p.m. Mass on June 30. know that ety, member and spiritual advi- Cravens said several members ner, Fran Waller, “long-armed” Parishioner Lydia Johnson, t h r o u g h sor; them. She used a special sew- of the parish are in a quilt club one of the project organizers, our quilts, n St. Anne’s CCW, thanks and were aware of the Quilt of ing machine arm to assemble made the presentation to “Dea- you are for- for his encouragement and sup- Valor group at Lucky Quilting the quilt top, batting and back- con Dick,” as he is known in ever in our Lydia Johnson port; in Pecatonica. (See box below.) ing into the finished quilt. the parish. hearts. n United States Marine Waller said “This Quilt of Valor unequiv- “This quilt is an expression Corps, service during the Ko- she received ocally says thank you for your of gratitude meant to thank and rean War. the pieces service, sacrifice, and valor in comfort you,” Johnson said. n State of Illinois, member of about a week serving our nation,” she said. “We believe that as we sew ... the Illinois House of Represen- But the thank you extended beyond his service in the Ma- tatives; n rines during the Korean War. Parish Office Staff, for guidance and assistance; 20 squares of thanks n Religious Education, for Each of the 20 squares that his example, and as a catechist, make up the quilt holds a sig- passing on the faith to the youth nature, a reference to Deacon of the parish; Mulcahey’s church and civic n Durand High School, for service, or a verse from the his years as a teacher; Bible. n St. Mary/St. Patrick Parish, The signatures are from for his service as a deacon; and Bishop David Malloy; Father n For a lifetime of service. The quilt included a presentation bag also made by (Observer photos/Sharon Boehlefeld) Matthew Bergschneider, pas- Bible verses were Jn 15:13, the ladies of the parish to resemble the completed Each Quilt of Valor is required to have a quilted label tor; Msgr. Eric Barr, Msgr. Rom 12:1, Jer 31:33, Ps 34:5, quilt. sewn to the backing. Thomas Monahan and Father and Jer 1:5. The origin of viewing a movie, I saw him from Minnesota who had lost Illinois Quilts of Moline, IL 61265 Quilts of Valor in the next scene wrapped in his leg in Iraq. Valor groups [email protected] a quilt. His whole demeanor Since the first quilt was made, The story of the Quilts of changed from one of despair more than 190,000 quilts have Northern Illinois Olney Valor Quilters (17253) Valor® project is told on the to one of hope and wellbeing. been awarded to active U.S. Land of Lincoln QOV (554) Olney, IL 62450 organization’s website: The quilt had made this dra- military personnel and veter- Aurora, IL 60506 [email protected] Quilts of Valor Foundation matic change. The message ans. [email protected] began in 2003 with a dream, of my dream was: literally a dream. Founder Stars of Honor (51776) “Quilts = Healing. Lucky Quilts Catherine Roberts’ son Nat Waterloo, IL 62298 “The model appeared of Valor was deployed in Iraq. Accord- simple: have a volunteer team [email protected] (55849) ing to Catherine: who would donate their time Pecatonica, “The dream was as vivid as and materials to make a quilt. Three Rivers QOV (598) IL 61063 real life. I saw a young man One person would piece the Wood River, IL 62095 dianer222@ sitting on the side of his bed top and the other would quilt [email protected] in the middle of the night, aol.com it. I saw the name for this hunched over. The permeat- special quilt. It was a Quilt of Patchwork Plus (19162) ing feeling was one of utter Valor, a QOV.” Southern Wood River, IL 62095 despair. I could see his war The first QOV was awarded Illinois demons clustered around, Quad City www.patchworkplus.net in November 2003 at Walter (Cutline - credit paragraph ) dragging him down into an Reed Army Medical Center Groups making Quilts of Valor are located through- Quilts of Source: https://www.qovf.org/ emotional gutter. Then, as if (WRAMC) to a young soldier out the United States. Valor (16798) about-qovf/qov-history/ Diocesan T he Observer | FRIDAY JULY 13, 2018 | 5 Friends Bid Farewell To Sister Judy Nickels

By Pat Szpekowski Father David Peck, pastor, ac- Observer Correspondent knowledged Sister Judy’s gifts. She was a childhood member ST. CHARLES— “I don’t of Our Lady of Good Counsel have a string of degrees after my Parish and a native of Aurora, name, money in my pocket, or like himself. miles of travel, but I have been “We both have said it is an given many blessings,” said Sis- honor to come back home,” ter Judy Nickels, OSF, as she he said. “Being near families reflected on her retirement and and friends, it keeps us humble 32 years of active ministry at St. and as St. John the Baptist has John Neumann parish, here. said, ‘I must decrease so Jesus The news of Sister Judy’s re- Christ can increase,’ ” he said, tirement evoked shared memo- on the saint’s feast day. ries and experiences for many “Sister Judy reminds me a lot parishioners as they took in her of St. John the Baptist and the impending absence. spirit of second chances God

The wheels were set in mo- has given us all. We are proud (Observer photos/Dan Szpekowski) tion to celebrate her commit- of Sister Judy for being a reli- Sister Judy Nickels, OSF, is surrounded by other School Sisters of St. Francis at the reception held in her hon- ment to the ministries of adult gious sister and having her here or. With her are (standing, from left) Sisters Joan Korte, Carol Stevens, Louise Bernier and Madelyn Gould. religious education, commu- with us for 32 years,” he added. nity leadership and action. During a “second collection” blessing,” she said. Judy’s life. They ranged from filled parents loved one another Amid waves of the color at Mass, baskets filled with “For many years every Sun- her childhood through enter- and we never doubted that each purple and bright sunflower packets of sunflower seeds day with a group of parish- ing religious life at age 18 to child was a gift from heaven yellow, Sister Judy’s favorites, moved through the pews so ev- ioners and deacons, it was parishioners participating in above to show us God’s love.” family and friends showed eryone could take one. wonderful to hear people shar- various ministries. Each photo “Sister Judy has such a great their heartfelt appreciation at “At Sister Judy’s request, ing the faith at RCIA (Rite of depicted Sister Judy with her sense of humor and is so accept- the 10:30 am Mass and a recep- please plant these seeds and Christian Initiation of Adults),” signature smile. ing of people and the message of tion that followed on July 24. watch them grow,” Father Peck she added. When she entered the con- life,” Molly Howieson said. The choir, dressed in pur- said. Other ministries also touched vent, she chose the School Kathy Cornell, a member ple, too, was accompanied by In recalling her ministry, her heart. Sisters of St. Francis in Mil- of the RCIA team, said, “We handbells for the occasion. Sister Judy shared memories “The Fox Valley Bible study waukee, Wis., who taught her are so grateful for the years of Nancy Carney, who was par- of arriving at the parish after for women was special. as at Our Lady of Good Counsel blessings she gave to us.” ish secretary for 33 years and working at St. Michael Parish people came together to pray recently had open heart sur- in Wheaton and St. Raphael and support one another in and the former Madonna High In a message to parishioners, gery, did not want to miss the Parish in Naperville, both in faith,” she said. “Relation- School in Aurora. Sister Judy wrote, “Please pray Mass and reception. the Joliet Diocese. ships formed and there was “I got to grow up with two with me that we will all contin- “I was here for many years “I would not even be here much spiritual growth as the parents, Joseph and Jeanne ue to trust in God’s provident with Sister Judy and just had to without former pastor Msgr. Holy Spirit dwelled very strong Nickels, and seven siblings,” care in the time we have left to be here today,” she said. “She is Daniel Hermes inviting me to within us.” she said. “I knew my faith- serve God and God’s people.” such a blessing to everybody.” get involved with adult faith Sister Judy also spoke of the During remarks at Mass, education. It has been such a work of Christ Renews His Parish retreat weekends, which Redemptorist Retreat Center had been held at St. John Neu- Oconomowoc, Wisconsin 53066 mann parish. “These were life-changing, Retreat Schedule 2018 faith sharing retreats which — Private Together for Women — continued for many years as participants built strong rela- August 6 – 11, 2018 tionships with each other and A private retreat, while at the same time share community continued to teach at the fol- with other women at Eucharist and Evening Prayer. lowing retreats,” she said. Reconciliation is also offered. The more she thought about Presenter: Sr Susan Fischer, OSF all of the ministries she has been involved with at the par- — Guided/Contemplative Silent Preached Retreat — ish, Sister Judy was flooded August 13 – 19, 2018 with even more memories. Theme: “The Divine Dance: Life in the Trinity” “Oh, I love the Giving Tree at Daily Eucharist and Reconciliation is also offered. Christmas,” she said. “There is Presenter: Mrs. Jennifer Christ a really huge mountain of gifts, thousands of them. It is such a — Silent Preached Retreat for Men — symbol of the generosity of our September 7 – 9, 2018 parish.” Theme: “Witnesses of the Redeemer: Mission to a She also appreciated the work of the St. Vincent de Paul Wounded World” Society. Presenters: The Retreat Team Sister Judy’s activism and — caring nature haven’t been con- — Preached Retreat for Married Couples fined just to St. John Neumann. September 14 – 16, 2018 She’s been involved with other (This is not a silent retreat.) parishes by assisting women Theme: “Married Couples: Witnesses of the Redeemer in domestic abuse situations on Mission to a Wounded World” through social agencies such as Presenters: The Retreat Team the shelters of Lazarus House in St. Charles and Hesed House Contact the Retreat Center to register in Aurora. At the reception, a wall was or for more information. colorfully decorated with ban- ners heralding “the fruits of Redemptorist Retreat Center Sunflowers and a backdrop of the color purple, Sister Judy’s favorites, Sister Judy’s leadership.” Oconomowoc, WI were evident everywhere at her retirement reception. Packets of sun- Guests were able to view 262-567-6900 flower seeds were given to everyone at the Mass as a reminder of Sis- a video of photos that cel- www.redemptoristretreat.org ter Judy’s 32 years of ministry service to the parish. ebrated many facets of Sister 6 | FRIDAY JULY 13, 2018 | The Observer FOREVER FAMILY Find more Forever Family ideas at www.pinterest.com/TheObserverRkfd/

FAMILY Teaching God’s CORNER Prayer for All Needs Little Lambs We beg you, Lord, to help and defend us.

Deliver the oppressed. Pity the insigni cant. East Dubuque School Hosts CGS Training Raise the fallen. Show yourself to the BY SHARON BOEHLEFELD needy. Features Editor Heal the sick. Bring back those of your people who have itting on the fl oor gives religious education teachers-in-training a chance to gone astray. experience a class from the same viewpoint as the toddlers they will be teaching. Feed the hungry. The experience was part of Level I Catechesis of the Good Shepherd training, Lift up the weak. which drew more than a dozen people to St. Mary School in East Dubuque to learn Take o the prisoner’s the Montessori-based religious education program last month. chains. May every nation come SThough used in several places in the were younger. and the only illumination comes from to know Chicago Archdiocese and in the Joliet Some of the students are in training large windows with partially closed that you alone are God, and Peoria dioceses, the only CGS for their parishes, others for their blinds. that Jesus is your Child, program in the Rockford Diocese is at families. In a quiet voice, she begins to talk to that we are your people, St. Mary School in East Dubuque. During a midmorning session the adults as if they were 3- to 6-year- the sheep that you Principal Angi Jones was excited on June 26, CGS trainer Carolyn olds. pasture. to host the training sessions for an Kohlhaas of Blaine, Minn., has asked She asks, “Do you know what a R/. Amen. approach she introduced to the school. her students to sit on the fl oor before a procession is?” Jones was trained in Level I CGS about prayer altar. She leaves time for answers, but the — from Clement of Rome 10 years ago when her own children The room lights have been shut off adults remain silent. in “Catholic Household Blessings and Prayers,” USCCB

Deadline Nears for Anniversary Mass Sign-up

Couples celebrating milestone wedding an- niversaries of 25, 50, 55, 60, 65 or more years of marriage in 2018 have until Aug. 3 to sign up for the Silver and Gold Mass if they want a keepsake certi cate. Bishop David Malloy will celebrate the Mass at 2:30 p.m. on Aug. 19 at St. Mary Parish in Huntley. A reception will follow. Info: Life and Family Evangelization O ce,

815/399-4300 or www. (Observer photos/Sharon Boehlefeld) rockforddiocese.org/ CGS trainer Carolyn Kohlhaas, with upraised hands, talks to the class catechesis. The demonstration was a simple introduction to the anniversary. as she would to the 3- to 6-year-olds who are the focus of Level I importance of the Bible. The Observer | FRIDAY JULY 13, 2018 | 7

verything comes to us from Him. Each family is called to acknowledge this primacy, by ‘Eprotecting and educating children to open themselves to God who is the very source of life.’ —

About Catechesis of Catholic liturgy and sacraments, tradi- the Good Shepherd tion, and Church teachings,” accord- ing to the CGS website. Sofia Cavalletti and her Montes- A CGS classroom is called an atrium. sori collaborator, Gianna Gobbi, Originally a word for an open-roofed developed the Catechesis of the entrance hall or central court in an Good Shepherd (CGS) after Cavalletti ancient Roman house, in the CGS pro- agreed to teach religion to a 7-year- gram it describes a special place for old. A Hebrew and Scripture scholar, prayer. Some programs use the term she first told the mother who request- atrium in their names. ‘ ed her help that she knew nothing ’ “Parents and other adults in a parish about children. In her subsequent experience with community usually read and discuss children, Cavalletti observed chil- together one of several fine books on dren’s special relationship with God, a the Catechesis of the Good Shep- relationship she perceived as joy. herd,” to start the program in a parish, As she and Gobbi developed CGS, the website says. “With the encour- they found it important always to ask, agement of the parish staff, some “What face of God is the child telling may choose to take the formation us he or she needs to see?” course and become catechists; others The two Italian women were in- may prepare a room to become the spired by the principles of Maria Mon- atrium; many adults use carpentry, tessori, also a Catholic. “The materials painting, sewing, and sculpting skills (Observer photos/Sharon Boehlefeld) they prepared for children, since 1954, to make materials.” Paige Johnston of East Dubuque places a statue of the Good Shepherd on the prayer were based on the Bible, the Roman Source: www.cgsusa.org altar during the procession as Carolyn Kohlhaas (seated right), the CGS trainer, watches.

“Procession,” Kohlhaas continues, they are.” in the class. families.” “means ‘beautiful walking.’ ” “I like how She is the Sister Faustina Goedken of the She talks about the entrance you said, ‘It’s coodinator Sisters in Jesus the Lord is originally procession for Mass. She speaks about my voice,’ ” of religious from Missouri but works in how someone carries a crucifix into reading education at Vladivostok, Russia. She teaches 3- to the church, and someone else carries a from the St. Mary in 5-year-olds there. She is one of two Bible. Bible, “‘but East Dubuque members of her congregation in the She asks if they’d like to be in a it’s God’s and Nativity U.S. this summer for teacher training. procession. “Who wants to be the Word.’ ” BVM in She’ll take what she’s learning back crucifer?” Another Menominee. to Russia this fall. One of the women volunteers and describes Puls is “Typically,” Kohlhaas says, in Kohlhaas stand. Kohlhaas hands a the moments taking the training adults, “the presentation is tiny wooden cross to the woman and when they class because first, then the discussion.” shows her where to line up. Another were passing she’s trying Much of CGS is, in fact, teaching by volunteer accepts the Bible. Eventually, the Bible to find new example, she says. each student joins the line, carrying around the ways to start This summer’s Level I training something from the prayer altar ... a room as early to reach focuses on introducing 3- to 6- year statue, a book stand, a candle. feeling like young people olds to religious ideas. The adults begin to move around the prayer. who, she says, After their procession, Rachael Runde of Cuba City, There are plans to bring training room, repeating a tuneful verse as they Kohlhaas Wis., holds a Bible for a few moments before pass- “are not being for Level II, for 6- to 9-year-olds, and “walk beautifully” back to the prayer asked what ing it to another student. Some hugged or kissed it, retained and altar. the direct aim before passing it on. our churches Level III, for 9- to 12-year olds, to East Each one places an item back on the of the demon- are still Dubuque next summer. altar and returns to sit in the circle. stration had been. empty of our youth.” Kohlhaas says that CGS founders Next, Kohlhaas talks about the Two students say, “The Bible is the While several students are local, Sofia Cavalletti and Gianna Gobbi Bible. God’s Word is for everyone, Word of God.” others have traveled far. believed Maria Montessori’s approach she explains softly, holding the Bible Indirect aims of the session, Julie Riley, who came from St. Louis, to education “is a natural method of reverently. Eventually she passes it they decide, include introducing Mo., for the four-day training session, learning.” (See box above.) to the student on her right, giving the procession, linking the lesson has children from 3- to 5-years old at Some who are unfamiliar with the everyone a chance to hug or kiss the to liturgy, learning from the Bible home, the target age for Level I CGS. concepts may discount the approach, book. anytime we read it, and encouraging an As director of religious education in a which allows children to pursue their Soon after, she ends the demonstra- interest in reading. St. Louis parish, she hopes to convince own interests. tion, but the students remain in the The students return to their tables to them to adopt the program. Kohlhaas says the model does give circle for a short discussion about what make notes about what they’ve learned “Once they know how beautiful it children a chance to select from age- they’ve experienced and learned. from the exercise in an album page is,” she is sure they’ll want CGS. appropriate activities. One observes, “Bibles are so Kohlhaas hands to each of them. If they don’t, she says she “can do “What they’re offered,” she explains, prevalent, we forget how precious Kelly Puls was among local students it for my own kids and some (other) “are all good choices.”

After the Level I CGS trainees finish the demonstration with Carolyn Kolhaas, they return to their tables to make notes about what the experience. 8 | FRIDAY JULY 13, 2018 | The Observer Around the Diocese Save the Date Don’t Miss July 28 Bishop WEST DUNDEE SVdP Night Out: 6-9 p.m.; Malloy’s Emmett’s Brewing Company (second  oor), 128 W. Main St. Proceeds for St. Vincent de Paul TV Messages Society, St. Catherine of Siena Conference. Appetizers, live music, Weekday Refl ection ra es, cash bar, brewery tours. (about 6:58 a.m.) Limited seating. Cost: $30 per on WREX-TV, Channel 13, person. Info: http://svdpdundee. org Rockford July 28-29 Top o’ the BELVIDERE Parish festival: 5-9 p.m. July 28; Morning 7-11 a.m. and 1-6 p.m. July 29; St. James School, 320 Logan Ave. with Actvities in gym and side parking lot. July 28 alumni cookout. July 29 KC breakfast in morning; Bishop Kermes in the afternoon. Cost:

(Photos provided) $1 tickets for food and games. Malloy Info: Cathy Vendemia, cathy.v@ Listen to archives anytime at Msgr. Hermes O ers stjamesbelvidere.org http://observer.rockforddiocese.org. Click on Bishop Malloy on the top left ‘Farewell’ Mass July 29 side of the page. Msgr. Daniel J. Hermes celebrat- MCHENRY ed his last Mass (above) as pastor Taste of Nigeria festival: noon- Brought to you by at St. Thomas the Apostle Parish 4 p.m.; St. Patrick rectory, 3425  Savant Capital in Crystal Lake on June 17. He Washington St. Celebrating Management spent 17 years serving the parish. ImaBridge Africa’s 10th  Fitzgerald Funeral Homes Brother priests from the diocese anniversary. Featuring Nigerian food, music and dancing for kids  Illinois Bank & Trust concelebrated with him. Msgr. and adults. Cost: varies depending  Diocesan Offi ce of Hermes also posed with altar servers (right) who have served on activity. Info: Christine Communication and Carrington, 815/669-0384, www. Masses for him for eight years, imabridge.org, imabridgeafrica@ Publications  The Observer (from right) Dante Bucci, Nick gmail.com  Offi ce of Charitable Giving, Caliendo and Joey Thompson. Diocese of Rock ford July 31 CRYSTAL LAKE Gran Kermes festival: 10 a.m.-7 p.m.; St. Thomas the Apostle, 469 Lake St. Sponsor: parish Hispanic community. Games and music by local talent; Hispanic foods available. Cost: food tickets. Info: Esmeralda Montoya, 815/455- 5400, emontoya@stthomascl. What’s Up church; www.stthomascl.church DIXON required; business attire. Info: Bob Pfundstein, Blood drive: 12:30-5:30 p.m.; Mon July 16 815/721-4072; [email protected] Dixon Knights of Columbus Council 690 Hall, 506 W. Third St. BELVIDERE Walk-ins welcome; appointments And Don’t Miss Golf outing: 9 a.m. registration, 10 a.m. shotgun Wed July 18 available. Info: Bruce Kleinmaier, His Column start; Swanhills Golf Course, 2600 Gustafson Road. 815/ 973-0464, brucekleinmaier@ Greg Wilhelm Memorial Golf Outing. Proceeds Deadline for July 27 What’s Up (for events July gmail.com; www.redcrossblood. for scholarship at St. James School in Belvidere. 30-Aug.5) org (for Rapid Pass on July 31) Weekly in 18 holes, cart, steak dinner, drink tickets, prizes Aug. 6 including best-dressed golfers. Cost: $75 per golfer; Sat July 21 SUGAR GROVE THE $27 dinner only; $100 hole sponsorship. Info: Sue Exercise class: 6:15 p.m.; St. Spahr, 815/544-4005 DIXON Katharine Drexel lower level, 8S055 OBSERVER Steak, chicken dinner: 5 p.m.; Dixon Knights Dugan Road. Free introductory of Columbus Council 690 Hall, 506 W. Third St. Pietra Fitness session with Patty Tue July 17 Dinner and sides. Bonanza drawing at 8 p.m. Cost: Turbak. Info: 630/248-4842 ROCKFORD $15 steak dinner; $10 chicken dinner. Info: www. Aug. 10 kofc690.com, 815/288-1821 (leave a message) Subscribe Legatus evening: 5:30 p.m.; Franchesco’s BATAVIA Restaurant, 7128 Spring Creek Road. Confession, Find more events at http://www.rockforddiocese.org/ Golf outing: 11 a.m.-8 p.m.; Today! rosary, Mass, reception, presentation and dinner. calendar.php or on The Observer Catholic Newspaper Hughes Creek Golf Course, 1749 Speaker: Tom Peterson, founder of Catholics Come Facebook page and on our blog, What’s Up+plus at Spring Valley Dr., Elburn. Proceeds Select print, digital Home. Topic: “Spiritual Warfare of the Mind.” RSVP http://observer.rockforddiocese.org/whats-up+plus for Stephen Woodcock Memorial Scholarship and Holy Cross School or both for just Guardian Angels funds. Info: $28 per year. https://holycross-batavia.org/ Aug. 11 Call 815/399-4300, WONDER LAKE ext. 383 or go online at 29th DCCW living rosary: 9 a.m. Mass, 10:30 a.m. rosary; Christ http://observer. the King, 5006 E. Wonder Lake rockforddiocese.org Road. Sponsor: Rockford Diocesan Council of Catholic Women. Volunteer lay English and non- English speakers needed to pray the Hail Mary as “beads” on the international living rosary. Priests (Photo provided) and deacons needed for Our Woodstock Parish Hosts ‘Food Truck’ Father and Glory Be. Info: Barb On June 22, Resurrection Parish in Woodstock hosted a mobile Food Pantry from the Northern Illinois Food Russell, 815/385-0024, babs4154@ yahoo.com; Pat Wightman, Bank. The truck, which was lled with 6,000 pounds of food, was sponsored by 4 Oaks Wealth Management. 815/403-9085, [email protected] More than 75 clients were served by the 60 volunteers who donated their time. Around the Diocese The Observer | FRIDAY JULY 13, 2018 | 9 Dixon Knights Save the Date Build for the Future Aug. 12 Dixon Knights of Columbus MCHENRY Council 690 of Dixon braved Summer fiesta: 10 a.m.; the heat on June 30 to work Church of Holy Apostles, 5211 on the roof of the new Dixon Bull Valley Road. Mariachi, DJ, Habitat for Humanity home on music all day, bouncy houses, Custer Avenue. Grand Knight face painting, raffles, prizes, John Burkardt led the crew Mexican cuisine. All under the which included (not in order) new pavilion. Cost: varies. Info: Gary Mosher, Tom Ballard, holyapostlessummerfiesta.com Saad Blaney, Michael Williar, Aug 15 Joe Jacobs, Andy Accardi, The Assumption (Holy Day of Gary Gornik, Alex Paschal, Obligation) Ken Mendel, Johnathan Deadline: For Aug. 24 What’s Slager, Bill Long, Luke Dixon Up (for events Aug. 27-Sept. 9; and George Schneider. note two-week listing [includes Labor Day]. Watch for updates at What’s Up+plus at http://observer. rockforddiocese.org/whats- up+plus) (Photo provided) Aug 18 FREEPORT Corn boil: 6-8 p.m.; Aquin Central Crystal Catholic Junior/Senior High School gym (use Empire Street entrance). Lake Back to school celebration for Students faculty, staff, and school parents (adults only). All-you-can-eat brats, Help Out corn on the cob and Mrs. Mike’s Andrew Hay, a chips. Cost: $8 per person. Info: student from peg.schoenhard@aquinschools. St. Thomas the org, 815/235-3154 ext. 224 Apostle School LEE in Crystal Lake, Pork chop-corn boil: 5-7 p.m.; prepares to St. James Parish Hall, 221 W. Kirke send more Gate. Chops, beans, applesauce, than 93 bread and all the corn you can pounds of eat. Note: Mass time Aug. 18 only, crayons to 4 p.m. (not 4:30 p.m.) Cost: $10 The Crayon one-chop meal; $12 two-chop Initiative. The meal. Info: Mike Fulco, 815/762- broken and 1200, fulcomichael160@gmail. used crayons com he collected Aug 19 from fellow HUNTLEY students and Silver and Gold Mass: 2:30 parishioners p.m.; St. Mary, 10307 Dundee will be Road. For diocesan couples recycled and (Photo provided) marking 25, 50, 55, 60, 65 or more delivered to years of marriage. Reception youngsters Elgin Principals Show Their Colors after Mass with Bishop David staying at During the annual Elgin 4th of July Parade, Catholic school principals Malloy. Sponsor: Family Life and children’s (from left) Barbara Colandrea, St. Mary School; Sonja Keane, St. Thom- Evangelization Office. Register by hospitals as More School; and Dr. Peter Trumblay, St. Joseph School, marched Aug. 3 to receive commemorative across the with students and families from each school to show Catholic educa- certificate. Seating limited. Info: tion and patriotism go hand-in-hand. (Photo provided) country. LiFE Office, 815/399-4300, www. rockforddiocese.org/anniversary, [email protected] Geneva Parish ROCKFORD Marches in Parade Polish fest: 10 a.m.-8 p.m.; St. On June 24, parishioners and Stanislaus Kostka, 201 Buckbee students from St. Peter Parish St. Info: 815/965-3913, church@st- and School in Geneva walked stanislaus.org, www.st-stanislaus. org in the 69th annual Swedish Days Parade, capping off a six-day, city-wide celebration. Submit News Marchers included Father Adrian Deadline: 10 days before Ladines, parochial vicar, and publication. Rev. Mr. Robert Blood, a newly- ordained transitional deacon. Online: Use the form at http:// Signs introduced the ministries observer.rockforddiocese.org/ and services offered by the contact-us. Click on Submit parish to the community and Events and News. welcomed people to the faith. By Mail: Send to The Observer, P.O. Box 7044, Rockford, IL 61125. (Photo provided) 10 | FRIDAY JULY 13, 2018 | The Observer Nation/World News in Brief UK judge dismisses challenge to ‘buffer zone’ around abortion clinic MANCHESTER, England (CNS)—A judge dismissed a legal chal- lenge to quash the first “buffer zone” around a United Kingdom abortion clinic. High Court Judge Mark Turner said that Ealing Council in London was justified in creating a 328-foot exclusion zone around a Marie Stopes UK clinic. The Marie Stopes network offers services similar to those of Planned Parenthood in the Unit- ed States. A challenge to the council’s decision had been filed by Alina Dulgheriu, 34, a native of Brasov, Romania, and a convert to Catholicism, who changed her mind about a scheduled abortion after she was approached by pro-life activists outside the clinic in the west London neighborhood. Dulgheriu now is the mother of a 6-year-old girl and she claimed that other women will not be able to make a similar informed choice if pro-life counselors are forbidden from handing out literature or approaching the clinic’s clients on the street. However, in his July 2 ruling, Turner said the council was entitled to decide, in April, that the zone was a “nec- essary step in a democratic society.” (CNS photo/Gianna Iasilli) Pope Attends Dinner for Poor Hosted by New Cardinal Australian sentenced to a Pope Francis greets a guest during a dinner for the poor hosted by new Cardinal Konrad Krajewski (right), year of house arrest in abuse case the papal almoner, in the dining hall at the Vatican June 29. Many of the 14 new cardinals were shocked , Australia (CNS)—Archbishop Philip Wilson of Ad- to hear the pope had chosen them. Pope Francis’ choices for cardinals often reflect his care and concern elaide was sentenced to 12 months of house arrest following his for areas around the world where people suffer due to persecution, conflict and exploitation. conviction for failing to inform police about child allegations. Magistrate Rob- ert Stone announced the sentence in Newcastle Lower Court July 3 and ordered an assessment of the 67-year-old archbishop to determine ARCIC Document Hailed his suitability to serve the sentence at a fam- ily member’s home in . An- other hearing was set for Aug. 14. Archbishop As ‘Groundbreaking’ (CNS/Peter Lorimer, EPA) Wilson showed no emotion as Stone issued Archbishop the sentence. Stone told the court that the Philip Wilson MANCHESTER, Eng- Archbishop Bernard Long- sentence was appropriate given that the arch- land (CNS)—Members of ley of Birmingham, England, bishop’s mental and physical conditions precluded a strict prison the Anglican-Roman Catho- Catholic co-chair of ARCIC, term. Archbishop Wilson’s defense attorney argued that his cli- lic International Commission said he felt the document was ent would likely face physical abuse in prison. The archbishop expressed excitement about a “exciting” because it restored faced up to two years in prison following his May conviction. He fresh approach to ecumenism ecumenical dialogue after a stepped aside from his duties in the Adelaide Archdiocese May outlined in a statement that has hiatus caused by the changes 25, but maintained his title as archbishop. taken seven years to produce. (CNS photo/Paul Haring) within the Anglican Commu- Paula Gooder, a British theo- Pope Francis greets Anglican nion, such as the priestly and Church leaders pledge to support, logian and an Anglican mem- bishops from England during his episcopal of women. ber of the commission, known general audience in St. Peter’s The new statement, called cooperate with new Mexican president as ARCIC III, described the Square at the Vatican Oct. 4, 2017. “Walking Together on the Way: MEXICO CITY (CNS)—The Mexican bishops conference extend- statement reflecting on author- Learning to Be the Church — ed congratulations to presidential election winner Andres Man- ity and ecclesial communion tant document.” Local, Regional, Universal,” uel Lopez Obrador, who won a landslide victory on an agenda as “groundbreaking. We feel She described the commis- overcomes obstacles to dia- of change and promises to com- that ... we are walking together sion’s work as entering “new logue by inviting Catholics and bat corruption and poverty. “We more closely than ever,” Good- territory” and that she sees Anglicans to learn from each salute and congratulate with re- er told “great potential for future con- other’s differences rather than spect and closeness (Lopez Ob- in a July 2 telephone interview. versations and that is really ex- focusing on what each has in rador),” the bishops said in a July “I think this is a really impor- citing.” common. 2 statement. “We are all called (CNS photo/Alex Cruz, EPA) on to collaborate in a positive Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador, way with our elected authori- Chaldean Leaders Pleased that U.S. the new president of Mexico, cel- ties.” The statement called on ebrates with his supporters July 1 citizens to pay attention to what after his victory in Mexico City. might come in a Lopez Obrador Aid Helps Iraqi Religious Minorities administration, saying, “No ruler on their own has all the ideas and all the solutions. It is our responsibility to continue to par- AMMAN, Jordan (CNS)—A Iraq’s historic Christian, Yazidi by Administrator Mark Green ticipate civically, always with respect for human rights and the Chaldean Catholic archbishop and other religious minorities July 1 that “time is running. true common good.” Lopez Obrador, 64, won the most support in Iraq said he and other bish- rebuild their lives after attacks The time should be now and in all but one of Mexico’s 31 states and claimed approximately ops were “delighted” that the by Islamic State militants. the help should be immediate 53 percent of the vote, according to election officials. United States Agency for Inter- At the same time, Archbishop and effective. Foremost, is the need to rebuild houses so there national Development is mak- Bashar Warda of Irbil advised a is a community to go back to ing good on its pledge to help visiting USAID delegation led and be there,” Archbishop War- da told Catholic News Service Watch “Get personalized service by phone after the visit. and great insurance … Plans called for later rebuild- Catholic ing much-needed infrastruc- All at the same time.” ture such as hospitals, schools Mass and government facilities. Scott Halford After months of delay, the Sunday, 6:30 a.m., COUNTRY Financial® Representative WREX-TV Channel 13 USAID is providing $10 mil- Rockford Auto — Home — Life lion to organizations led by Catholic Relief Services and Anytime at Long Term Care — Commercial Heartland Alliance to help www.rockforddiocese.org/tvmass 1400 N Seminary Ave Ste. A — Woodstock, IL 60098 Christians and Yazidis restore Brought to you by the Diocesan Office of their communities after attacks Communications and Publications Direct Offi ce 815-527-9146 — Fax: 815-337-7338 — Scott.Halford@countryfi nancial.com by the Islamic State in 2014. Nation/World The Observer | FRIDAY JULY 13, 2018 | 11 Three Auxiliary Bishops News in Brief French cardinal leading Vatican’s Named in Chicago interreligious efforts dies in U.S. VATICAN CITY (CNS)—French Cardinal Jean-Louis Tauran, an WASHINGTON (CNS)— he has accepted the resignations requires bishops to submit their experienced diplomat and head of the Pontifical Council for Pope Francis has named three of Auxiliary Bishops George J. resignation to the pope. Interreligious Dialogue, died at the age of 75 in Hartford, Con- new auxiliary bishops for the Rassas and Francis J. Kane of Bishop-designate Hicks necticut, where he was receiving medical treat- Chicago archdiocese, Fathers Chicago. serves as vicar general of the ment. The cardinal, who had been living with Ronald A. Hicks, Robert G. Bishops Rassas and Kane are Chicago Archdiocese. Parkinson’s disease, led a Vatican delegation to Casey and Mark Bartosic, and 75, the age at which canon law Bishop-designate Casey is Saudi Arabia in April. His role as “proto-deacon” currently pastor of St. Bede the or top-ranking cardinal deacon in 2013 put Venerable Church in Chicago. him in the spotlight, appearing at the basilica Bishop-designate Bartosic balcony to announce to the world, “Habemus is currently pastor of Assump- (CNS photo/Nancy Phelan Wiechec) tion of the Blessed Virgin Mary papam,” “We have a pope.” Born in Bordeaux, Cardinal Jean- France, April 5, 1943, he was ordained to the Church in Chicago and director/ Louis Tauran chaplain of Kolbe House near priesthood in 1969 and entered the Vatican’s Cook County Jail. diplomatic service in 1975. He worked in apostolic nunciatures The changes were announced in the Dominican Republic and Lebanon, was a representative to in Washington July 3 by Arch- the Conference on Security and Cooperation in Europe, and was bishop Christophe Pierre, apos- St. John Paul II’s “foreign minister,” the official who dealt with all (CNS photo/Chicago Archdiocese) tolic nuncio to the United States. aspects of the Vatican’s foreign policy. Most of his work has been Pope Francis has named three new auxiliary bishops for the Chicago The ordination of the bishop- behind the scenes. But sometimes he was called upon to express Archdiocese, Fathers Ronald A. Hicks, Robert G. Casey and Mark Barto- designates will take place at Vatican positions more openly — on war and peace, on the Holy sic. Two others, both aged 75, retired. Holy Name Cathedral Sept. 17. Land or on the rights of minority Catholic communities. English bishop cautions Catholics on care in state-funded hospitals Pope Francis Advances Sainthood MANCHESTER, England (CNS)—An English bishop warned Catholics to be alert to the possible deliberate killings of seriously Causes of Two Young Teens, Adults ill patients in state-funded hospitals. Bishop Philip Egan of Ports- mouth issued a “pastoral message” to clergy and laity after the VATICAN CITY (CNS)— and would often pray, “Jesus, I Acutis offered his sufferings for publication of a report, which concluded that 650 people died in Pope Francis issued decrees ad- want to feel better, I want to be Pope Benedict XVI and for the a hospital within his diocese after they were given large doses of vancing the sainthood causes of healed; but if you do not want church. painkillers without medical justification. Bishop Egan said he was four candidates, including two that, I want what you want.” The other decrees signed by “shocked and saddened” by the report, published in late June by young teenagers. She died Dec. 5, 1985, at the the pope were for: the Gosport Independent Panel, which began in 1998 to investi- At a meeting July 5, the pope age of 14. n Pietro Di Vitale, an Italian gate the medical care and deaths of patients at the hospital. signed a decree recognizing the Pope Francis also recognized layman and a member of the heroic virtues of Alexia Gonza- the heroic virtues of Carlo Acu- Third Order of St. Francis. He Pope names lay Italian journalist to lez Barros, who offered her suf- tis, a young teen who used his was born in Sicily in 1916 and head Vatican communications ferings from a malignant tumor computer skills to catalogue died in 1940. VATICAN CITY (CNS)—Pope Francis has named a lay Italian for the church. eucharistic miracles around the n Giorgio La Pira, a former journalist with decades of experience in print, radio and televi- Gonzalez was born in Madrid world before his death at the age mayor of Florence and a member sion broadcasting to head the Vatican’s Sec- in 1971. Her parents were mem- of 15 due to leukemia. Accord- of the Third Order of St. Domi- retariat for Communication. Paolo Ruffini, 61, bers of Opus Dei and passed on ing to the website of his canon- nic. He was an advocate for peace who headed the Italian conference of Catholic their faith to their five children. ization process, Acutis placed during the Cold War and despite bishops’ TV and radio network, was named pre- When doctors discovered a tu- the Eucharist “at the center of his stature in the international fect of the dicastery July 5, making him the first mor that gradually paralyzed his life and called it ‘my high- community, he lived in a small layperson to head such a high-level Vatican di- her, she offered her sufferings way to heaven.’” cell in the Basilica of St. Mark in castery. He succeeds Italian Msgr. Dario Vigano, for the church and the pope Before his death in 2006, Florence. He died in 1977. who resigned as prefect in March after a con-

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Christian or Muslim. Pro-life or pro- applies selectively. choice. Liberal or conservative. One of In Light of Faith The sad irony is that many us or one of them. of today’s polarizing labels are The list of the familiar dichotomies by John formed to uphold the dignity that divide us and change the way we Ruggiero of a certain group, while U.S. Navy officer, think about ourselves and other people husband and father some advocates trample on goes on endlessly — often to the point the dignity of others in the that I fear we cease to remember that [email protected] process. we are all, in fact, people. Those of us who are For that very reason, I have long believed that Catholics need to lead the way in reversing such a the greatest poverty in this world is a lack of trend, and perhaps this next synod could provide a (Photo provided) A crew from the Newman Center in DeKalb recognition of our own dignity and that of those road map for doing so. worked on a Habitat for Humanity house in Ten- around us. Voices of respectful dialogue and dignified nesee this spring. Another group from the center I remember it as a child, in the voices of peers disagreement seem fewer and farther between, but went on a mission trip to work in West Virginia. teasing me incessantly for my New York accent I have experienced the beauty of such exchanges when I moved to Missouri. I have seen it in firsthand. Food for Thought downtrodden classmates unable to see their worth One of God’s greatest gifts to me has been the beyond academic or relationship difficulties. I hear friendships I have developed with people who have it from the lips of men speaking about women as almost completely different views from my own on Mission Trips if their value were no more than the sum of their everything from religion and politics to music and Each year, many Catholic universities, parts. movies. colleges, high schools, parishes and dio- I see it in the eyes of women who have Some of these friends are as passionate in their ceses embark on mission trips, or service believed those same lies and define themselves in stances as I am in mine, but the lively conversations comparison to others. I read it on my Facebook we have shared over hikes, camping trips and meals trips. feed in rants personally attacking public figures and at local dives stick with me, inform my faith and Fear, financial concerns, life respon- groups of people who the authors flatten to the one bring joy to my life in a way that I lose when I let sibilities — these and more can make dimension indicated by the headline of an article. myself get caught up in vitriolic social media posts the thought of serving on mission too I hear it every time I tune into the news and hear and sensationalized news reports — even ones that far-fetched or frightening. But when God about another scandal, another tragedy, another argue for a cause with which I would otherwise calls, there’s a way. politician demonizing anything contrary to his or agree. Catholics who participate in these trips her political agenda. I feel it in myself every time I I would love to hear the voice of young people in hear and see these things and fail to respond. the Church become the consistent voice of dignity live out the mission given them in bap- If I could whisper one word in the ears of bishops in every forum where it is called into question. tism. as they prepare for the synod on “Young people, the In doing so, they will be tilling ground and ”The Lazarus parable points to a hu- faith and vocational discernment” next October, that planting seeds everywhere where hardened hearts manity divided and in need,” reads a word would be dignity. and callous statements have led people to fall away Catholic Relief Service guiding document By dignity, I am talking about the inherent value from the faith (or passionately run from the faith). for short-term, international and immer- that every person has by their nature as a human This is the message that our world is craving, it is being, made in the image and likeness of God. It is the mission and direction that our youth need, and it sion mission trips. a word that our society, our young people and our is the voice that Our Lord has always invited us to Lazarus and the rich man show that Church use with great frequency, but our culture share. there is a “neediness” and “giftedness” in each person that “invites a new model for reflection upon mission experiences” — a relationship-based approach. “Rather than focusing on what partici- Scripture Reflection for July 15, 15th Sunday in Ordinary Time pants can give ... , we reflect upon the giftedness of host communities and the Freedom to Serve neediness of participants — and ask how we can overcome divisions between the By Jem Sullivan with Jesus is transformed into their vocation. It is two,” the document states. Catholic News Service the moment when the disciples become Apostles, CRS suggests several defining features those sent by Jesus to extend His ministry of St. Francis of Assisi is one of the most well- of a relationship-based approach, includ- teaching, healing and service. To be free to serve known and beloved saints of the Church. Today, a the Lord would require detachment from the world. ing: familiar aspect of his saintly life was his love for As Jesus sends His disciples out He gives them n Working with the host community to creation that reveals the instructions that are worth reflecting on as we plan the trip. beauty and power of God. ponder the word of God today. Jesus tells His n Basing the exchange on more than His Canticle of the disciples to take nothing for the journey, except a solely the “stuff” or resources brought. Creatures is a moving, walking stick and sandals. They were to take no n Deepening faith by experiencing the poetic hymn of praise food, no sack, no money and not even a second to God through all of tunic! universality of the . creation — the sun, Jesus’ words must have surprised His disciples. n Questioning the injustices facing the the moon, stars, wind, To take nothing on a journey is counterintuitive. But host community and our part in those air, water, fire, flowers the radical poverty that Jesus asks of His disciples injustices. and fruit. Pope Francis’ makes sense only in light of the great mission that n Reflecting and praying on the experi- encyclical letter, “Laudato Si’ ” (“On Care of Our He is calling them to. ence. Common Home”), begins with the words of St. To serve the Lord as His missionary disciple n Continuing the relationship beyond Francis’ canticle of praise to God for creation. requires complete dependence on God. It calls forth In his own day, St. Francis was also admired and trust that God alone is the one who provides for the the trip. imitated for another saintly quality that is evoked journey. Info: Your parish, the Newman Center at in today’s Gospel — his radical poverty. For his Rather than being concerned with and distracted Northern Illinois University in DeKalb or example of detachment from material possessions by the cares and demands that come with material www.crs.org/resource-center/resources- he is also affectionately called “il Poverello” of possessions, a disciple of Jesus fixes his gaze on the service-trips Assisi, his birthplace. mission of sharing the life-giving message of faith, St. Francis was born into a wealthy family and healing and love with those in physical and spiritual was known to enjoy the blessings of his family’s need. material possessions. But he gradually grew St. Francis and many other saints show it is Ethically Speaking disillusioned with the passing pleasures of earthly possible to live in radical poverty for God. Each one things as he searched for God. Eventually, he of us is called, like the disciples, to detachment so by Father Kenneth Wasilewski we can be Jesus’ missionary disciples who pray in Diocesan Ethicist renounced his inheritance and chose a life of radical poverty to be free to serve God alone. faith, “speak to me, Lord.” is on sabbatical and will return soon In today’s Gospel, Jesus calls the Twelve Apostles Reflection question: What do I need to be and begins to send them out two by two. This is detached from so that I can be a missionary disciple [email protected] a pivotal moment in the disciples’ life as their life of Jesus? Our Catholic View The Observer | FRIDAY JULY 13, 2018 | 13

Di erent View CNS/Harley Schwandron A Natural Disaster “This was going to be their Pompeii.” Patrick Atkinson’s description of the blasts from Guatemala’s Volcano Fuego in early June is heart-wrenching. The fi rst blast on June 3 brought “a massive cloud of extremely fi ne volcanic ash” that aff ected the air in Antigua, seven miles from Fuego as the crow fl ies. Atkinson’s ministry, The God’s Child Project, is there — a walled oasis of greenery, with offi ces, a school for poor neighborhood children, a clinic, playgrounds, kitchen, chapel and a hospital Person in the Pew nursery for malnourished infants all built on a former by Amanda garbage dump. Hudson “Finer than baby powder,” he News Editor says, such ash “gets into, and The Observer eventually ruins, everything [email protected] — hinges, drawers, sterile medical equipment, wall paint, pumps and compressors.” Four hours into the cleaning and the covering of infant faces with clean face masks a second eruption came from Fuego. “With a loud blast and earth-shaking rumble, (the volcano) sent a large pyroclastic cloud tumbling into our valley at 100 mph; a 1,600 degree mix of super-heated gas, steam, ash, sand, and stone,” Atkinson says. “Villagers up and down the valley were caught wherever they Making a Di erence stood ... People were instantly buried in ash ... The lucky ones had one, maybe two, minutes to jump into a fl eeing vehicle and Many years ago, the For the Journey since World War II, with leave. Those who tried to outrun it on foot, or to hide behind Irish poet W.B. Yeats over 68 million people trees or in their homes, didn’t survive.” wrote, “Things fall apart; worldwide forcibly Workers and volunteers with God’s Child quickly turned the by E e Santa Madre Homeless Shelter, which Atkinson also founded the center cannot hold.” Caldarola displaced, according Some Americans feel to the United Nations. (one of only two homeless shelters in the entire country), into those words are eerily Countries across the globe an Urgent Care Emergency Disaster Shelter, and “minutes later prescient right now. face serious issues on their ambulances and trucks fi lled with screaming, terrifi ed, ash- Catholic News Service Things are falling apart. borders. covered survivors began to arrive.” The crisis created at our border bids us to A singer I know recently traveled to Serving dinner at that homeless shelter was on the schedule take action, and political action is good. But Italy where she sang with her choral group but got cancelled when I visited God’s Child this past March for eight days. At that time, Fuego was merely burping out a little no matter what our political stripe, we’re at a Mass at St. Peter’s Basilica. It was a cloud now and again, and sometimes a stream of smoke rose up called fi rst to be Jesus’ disciples. Jesus is thrilling moment for Anne. from its peak — a narrow, white column against the blue sky. the center. But her strongest memory? The group Late in the week, a group of us volunteers rode in the back To fi nd that center, we need to fi nd sang at a refugee facility run in part by the of a pickup truck out to one town, Alotenango, in the fertile silence and prayer. In an increasingly Catholic Church. Anne was struck by the secular society, we forget that action should valley between Antigua and Fuego. There we met a family that facility’s attractiveness, joy, cleanliness. received a one-room house built the next week by some of those stem from contemplation. It was neither a detention center nor a Meanwhile, racial and ethnic profi ling volunteers. Fuego loomed large as we drove on the four-lane, warehouse. paved highway, and we got an even better view after turning come to us from the top and seep down. “It made me proud of my Church,” she The administration parades victims into that town and up a steep, narrow dirt road, where the family said. “It sends a tremendous message to the resided in a makeshift hovel. before us, people who have been hurt by world on how the Church views refugees.” undocumented individuals. While I have Alotenango was one of the towns covered in ash. I think of the Then Anne reiterated a basic premise deep sympathy for those beset by any little family we met, their neighbors, the women selling colorful of our faith, one we proclaim as pro-life violent crime, there is no more reason produce along the town’s street, and the two wizened men people. The facility, she said, affi rmed “the to suspect the majority of those fl eeing patiently leading laden donkeys up the road (looking a lot like dignity of the human person.” violence in Central America than there “Juan Valdez” in that long-ago coff ee commercial). To fi nd out how the U.S. Church is to suspect the majority of those whose I don’t know if some of those children we saw were “burned, is addressing the issue, visit ancestors arrived on the Mayfl ower. buried and died in their backyards ... mothers in their homes We as Catholics are obliged to speak up justiceforimmigrants.org, which provides ... fathers were caught where they worked in their fi elds,” as against bigotry, against the dehumanization education, resources and suggestions for Atkinson describes it. I picture God moving through the area, of others. Making good legislation for action. tenderly bringing to Himself the souls of young and old at the border security is one thing; calling into Closer to home, my friend Larry recently moment they died. question the humanity of those who are drove 15 hours to help a Mexican man, who The survivors have it harder. Atkinson mentions two: a woman diff erent from us is sinful. is applying for asylum in the U.S, attend a who lost her husband and fi ve children who said, “People were Most of those fl eeing violence are, court appearance in another state. Had he screaming at everyone to run, but no one knew where to go,” as Jeb Bush pointed out during his missed the court date, called on very short and Kevin, a 15-year-old who ran with his baby brother, but then presidential bid, doing so out of love. The notice, the man’s appeal might have been tripped as the pyroclastic cloud overtook them. “He searched United Nations reports that El Salvador dismissed. with his hands but couldn’t fi nd his little brother in the darkness and Honduras currently have the highest Larry went “over and above” the call of and heat,” Atkinson says. homicide rates in the world. People are duty. But then, so did the Samaritan who He adds that the agency continues to provide beds, meals, literally running for their lives. stopped by the roadside to help a stranger showers, medical care, trauma and psychological care, family As the rhetoric heats up, people who while others passed him by. reunifi cation eff orts and clothing to the survivors along with work at the White House are being kicked Father Pedro Arrupe, leader of the Jesuits face masks, medicine, medical supplies, clothing, solar chargers out of restaurants. Entertainers make lewd in the late 20th century, said, “The Church and food to other aff ected families and fi rst responders. jokes and hurl obscenities at the president. should, above all, be the Church of the Information can be found at www.GodsChild.org or call What’s happening to us? oppressed, the refugees, those persecuted 701/255-7956 or 612/351-8020. Donations can be sent to: The St. Teresa of Kolkata put it this way: “If for their faith, those relegated by the rich God’s Child Project, P.O. Box 1573, Bismarck, ND 58502-1573. we have no peace, it is because we have and powerful to the margins of society.” Spiritual as well as fi nancial support is needed, he says, after forgotten that we belong to one another.” That’s the Church where we’ll fi nd the this Guatemalan version of Pompeii’s long-ago disaster. Our world is in the largest refugee crisis center. Let’s be sure to pray for them.

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We also bring the Faith with Anyone,” he of- ginning lessons with the day’s books back from conferences fers explanations of tips such as Collect, which is the opening we attend. “Keep it simple,” “Call him by prayer for the Mass. Recently, we’ve collected name,” and “Always agree.” Each chapter also includes several non-fiction books we In another chapter, “The Ten questions for reflection or dis- found interesting enough to Commandments of Evangeli- cussion. (Observer photos/Sharon Boehlefeld) share with our readers. (See zation,” he does the same with It’s easy to imagine a reader “Rediscover Jesus” by Matthew contest form on page 16.) “Thou shalt always pray,” “Be making notes for future classes Kelly. Beacon Publishing (North These five books are both in- not afraid” and eight other sug- or home projects with family. Palm Beach, Fla., 2015). 187 pp., spirational and instructive. gestions. Bowman’s book is part of $27 hardcover He emphasizes the impor- a series, The Essential Cate- Share your faith tance of conforming to the chist’s Bookshelf, from Twen- read straight through the year. The first two books are Church’s teaching and paying “Liturgy and Catholic Identity” ty-Third Publications. But it’s entirely possible to aimed at Catholics who take on attention to what the bishops by Peg Bowman. Twenty-Third open the book at random and the call to evanglize. and priests are saying to us. Publications (New London, Conn. Deepen your faith glean food for spiritual thought Terry Barber’s book, “How A lengthy introduction by 2017) 96 pp. $9.95 paperback The next three books are de- from any reflection. to Share Your Faith with Any- Matthew Arnold, also a Catho- signed to help individuals delve Depending on one’s sched- one,” isn’t new, but it is full of lic speaker, is actually a brief of symbols in liturgy and faith. into their faith and strengthen ule, a few minutes with this genuinely practical ways for biography of Barber. She also writes about ways their relationship with Jesus. book could be a great way to anyone to be a part of the New While every reader may not to incorporate study of the li- And after reading any of begin or end the day. Evangelization. immediately adopt all of Bar- turgical year as seasons arrive, them, one may desire to rekin- nnn From his background in ber’s ideas, almost anyone can rather than as a section within dle study of the faith in order Popular inspirational speaker learn to take advantage of ev- to join other Catholics in the sales, Barber makes sugges- other doctrinal discussions. Matthew Kelly wrote “Redis- tions that adapt ideas from his eryday opportunities to spread New Evangelization or become “We can begin by paying at- cover Jesus.” experience. the faith. a catechist. tention to the Sundays of the Instead of a full year of re- The book is divided into nnn Church year. They mark our Sister Helena Burns, FSP, in One of two local authors in “He Speaks to You,” speaks flections, Kelly designed this three parts. dealing with why movement through each sea- Catholics should evangelize, this group, Peg Bowman, is specifically to women of all book as a 40-day retreat. son,” Bowman writes. known to many in the diocese ages to help them realize God Obviously ideal for use dur- from her years as both a cat- is, indeed, speaking to them. ing Lent, a reader could also echist and a trainer in the Au- For each day of the year, dig in on Nov. 15 and continue rora Deanery. she has composed a page with through Christmas. Her most recent book, “Lit- Scriptures, reflections, sugges- But the author doesn’t think urgy and Catholic Identity,” tions and prayers. it’s necessary to wait for an is aimed at catechists. 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Ignatius or a parent might look for new ena Burns, FSP. Pauline Books and Perhaps the first time through “Question to Consider” and a Press, San Francisco, Calif. 2013) ways to help young people bet- Media (Boston, Mass., 2012) 384 the book, readers may want to “Prayer.” 154 pp. $15.95 paperback ter understand the importance pp. $12.95 paperback start with that day’s date and Continued on page 16

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